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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.14, 924.74 and 404.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.14, 924.74 and 404.68 is: 558.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.14 : 924.74 = 404.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.14/924.74 = 404.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.14x = 924.74 × 404.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.14x = 374,223.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,223.78/670.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.43

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